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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.63 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.63 and 114.65 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.63 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.63 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.63 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 31,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257.03/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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