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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 273.17 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 273.17 and 110.63 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 273.17 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/273.17 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 273.17 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 30,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220.80/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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