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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 272.66 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 272.66 and 145.22 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 272.66 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/272.66 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 272.66 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 39,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593.60/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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