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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 272.27 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 272.27 and 114.40 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 272.27 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/272.27 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 272.27 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 31,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147.69/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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