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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 273.16 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 273.16 and 110.60 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 273.16 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/273.16 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 273.16 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 30,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211.29/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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