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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 272.97 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 272.97 and 145.41 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 272.97 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/272.97 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 272.97 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 39,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,692.57/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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