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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 271.88 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 271.88 and 114.11 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 271.88 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/271.88 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 271.88 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 31,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.07/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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