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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 272.99 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 272.99 and 114.92 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 272.99 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/272.99 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 272.99 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 31,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372.98/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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