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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 272.54 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 272.54 and 114.61 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 272.54 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/272.54 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 272.54 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 31,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.87/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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