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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 273.12 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 273.12 and 115.02 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 273.12 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/273.12 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 273.12 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 31,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414.26/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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