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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 272.20 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 272.20 and 114.38 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 272.20 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/272.20 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 272.20 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 31,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.42/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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