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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.19 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.19 and 114.35 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.19 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.19 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.19 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 31,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.57/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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