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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 271.97 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 271.97 and 114.17 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 271.97 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/271.97 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 271.97 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 31,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050.81/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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