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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273.09 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273.09 and 115.01 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273.09 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273.09 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273.09 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 31,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.08/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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