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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.95, 273.16 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.95, 273.16 and 110.62 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.95 : 273.16 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.95/273.16 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.95x = 273.16 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.95x = 30,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216.96/197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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