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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.39, 272.40 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.39, 272.40 and 114.51 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.39 : 272.40 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.39/272.40 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.39x = 272.40 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.39x = 31,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192.52/197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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