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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 272.31 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 272.31 and 114.45 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 272.31 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/272.31 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 272.31 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 31,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165.88/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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