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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.17, 272.10 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.17, 272.10 and 114.28 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.17 : 272.10 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.17/272.10 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.17x = 272.10 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.17x = 31,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095.59/197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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