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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 272.38 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 272.38 and 114.47 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 272.38 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/272.38 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 272.38 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 31,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180.46/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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