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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 273.22 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 273.22 and 145.47 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 273.22 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/273.22 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 273.22 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 39,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.59/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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