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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 273.04 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 273.04 and 114.95 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 273.04 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/273.04 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 273.04 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 31,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,386.34/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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