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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 271.98 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 271.98 and 114.24 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 271.98 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/271.98 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 271.98 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 31,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.00/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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