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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 273.08 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 273.08 and 114.97 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 273.08 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/273.08 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 273.08 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 31,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,396.01/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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