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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 271.91 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 271.91 and 114.12 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 271.91 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/271.91 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 271.91 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 31,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.37/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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