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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 272.40 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 272.40 and 114.52 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 272.40 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/272.40 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 272.40 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 31,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.25/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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