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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.81, 272.96 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.81, 272.96 and 114.95 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.81 : 272.96 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.81/272.96 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.81x = 272.96 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.81x = 31,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374.81/197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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