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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 272.81 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 272.81 and 113.66 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 272.81 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/272.81 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 272.81 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 31,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.50/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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