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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 272.67 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 272.67 and 145.38 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 272.67 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/272.67 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 272.67 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 39,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640.76/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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