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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 272.04 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 272.04 and 114.24 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 272.04 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/272.04 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 272.04 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 31,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077.42/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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