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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 273.17 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 273.17 and 115.07 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 273.17 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/273.17 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 273.17 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 31,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431.73/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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