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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 272.87 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 272.87 and 145.37 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 272.87 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/272.87 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 272.87 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 39,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.02/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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