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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 273.20 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 273.20 and 115.05 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 273.20 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/273.20 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 273.20 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 31,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.11/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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