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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 272.44 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 272.44 and 114.50 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 272.44 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/272.44 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 272.44 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 31,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194.67/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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