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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.96 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.96 and 114.90 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.96 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.96 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.96 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 31,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,363.10/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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