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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 272.21 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 272.21 and 114.39 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 272.21 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/272.21 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 272.21 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 31,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,137.53/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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