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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.87, 273.05 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.87, 273.05 and 114.97 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.87 : 273.05 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.87/273.05 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.87x = 273.05 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.87x = 31,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.92/197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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