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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 272.14 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 272.14 and 114.37 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 272.14 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/272.14 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 272.14 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 31,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.65/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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