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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 272.64 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 272.64 and 145.15 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 272.64 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/272.64 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 272.64 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 39,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.70/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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