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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 271.95 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 271.95 and 114.17 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 271.95 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/271.95 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 271.95 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 31,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048.53/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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