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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 272.79 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 272.79 and 114.81 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 272.79 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/272.79 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 272.79 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 31,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,317.66/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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