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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 272.67 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 272.67 and 145.22 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 272.67 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/272.67 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 272.67 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 39,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596.80/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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