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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273.13 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273.13 and 115.03 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273.13 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273.13 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273.13 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 31,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418.14/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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