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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.68 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.68 and 114.72 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.68 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.68 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.68 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 31,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.85/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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