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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.49 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.49 and 114.57 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.49 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.49 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.49 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 31,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.18/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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