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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 272.54 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 272.54 and 114.62 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 272.54 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/272.54 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 272.54 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 31,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237.96/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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