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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 272.72 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 272.72 and 114.77 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 272.72 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/272.72 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 272.72 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 31,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301.04/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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