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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272.07 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272.07 and 114.27 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272.07 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272.07 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272.07 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 31,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.78/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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