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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 271.78 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 271.78 and 114.07 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 271.78 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/271.78 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 271.78 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 31,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.94/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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