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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 272.82 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 272.82 and 114.83 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 272.82 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/272.82 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 272.82 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 31,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,327.92/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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