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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 271.83 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 271.83 and 114.12 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 271.83 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/271.83 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 271.83 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 31,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019.99/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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