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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.40 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.40 and 114.50 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.40 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.40 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.40 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 31,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189.80/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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