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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 272.93 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 272.93 and 145.41 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 272.93 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/272.93 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 272.93 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 39,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685.71/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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