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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.98 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.98 and 144.67 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.98 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.98 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.98 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 42,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096.08/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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