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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 272.32 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 272.32 and 114.43 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 272.32 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/272.32 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 272.32 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 31,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.58/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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