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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 293.24 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 293.24 and 144.10 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 293.24 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/293.24 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 293.24 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 42,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,255.88/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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