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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 273.17 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 273.17 and 109.44 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 273.17 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/273.17 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 273.17 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 29,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,895.72/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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