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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 272.55 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 272.55 and 114.59 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 272.55 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/272.55 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 272.55 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 31,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231.50/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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