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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.10 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.10 and 114.29 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.10 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.10 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.10 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 31,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.95/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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