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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 273.14 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 273.14 and 115.04 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 273.14 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/273.14 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 273.14 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 31,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,420.08/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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