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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.61 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.61 and 114.67 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.61 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.61 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.61 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 31,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.19/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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