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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 272.96 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 272.96 and 145.21 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 272.96 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/272.96 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 272.96 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 39,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,636.52/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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