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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 272.75 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 272.75 and 114.75 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 272.75 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/272.75 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 272.75 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 31,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296.81/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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