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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 271.56 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 271.56 and 145.12 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 271.56 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/271.56 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 271.56 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 39,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408.79/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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