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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.05 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.05 and 144.80 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.05 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.05 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.05 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 39,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392.84/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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