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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 273.12 and 109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 273.12 and 109.39 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 273.12 = 109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/273.12 = 109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 273.12 × 109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 29,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.60/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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