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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.39 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.39 and 145.01 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.39 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.39 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.39 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 39,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.19/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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