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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 272.07 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 272.07 and 144.72 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 272.07 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/272.07 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 272.07 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 39,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373.97/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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