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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.46 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.46 and 145.12 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.46 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.46 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.46 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 39,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,537.93/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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