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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 272.30 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 272.30 and 114.38 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 272.30 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/272.30 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 272.30 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 31,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.74/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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