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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.43, 272.43 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.43, 272.43 and 114.54 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.43 : 272.43 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.43/272.43 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.43x = 272.43 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.43x = 31,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,204.13/197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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