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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 272.19 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 272.19 and 114.33 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 272.19 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/272.19 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 272.19 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 31,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.48/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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