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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 271.81 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 271.81 and 114.09 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 271.81 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/271.81 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 271.81 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 31,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,009.50/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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