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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 292.86 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 292.86 and 144.26 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 292.86 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/292.86 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 292.86 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 42,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248.72/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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