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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 272.26 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 272.26 and 144.92 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 272.26 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/272.26 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 272.26 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 39,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456.78/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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