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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.89 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.89 and 114.86 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.89 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.89 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.89 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 31,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344.00/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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