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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 272.97 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 272.97 and 145.44 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 272.97 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/272.97 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 272.97 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 39,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700.76/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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