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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 271.98 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 271.98 and 144.72 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 271.98 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/271.98 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 271.98 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 39,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360.61/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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