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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 272.34 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 272.34 and 144.94 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 272.34 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/272.34 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 272.34 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 39,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.96/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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