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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.23 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.23 and 144.11 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.23 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.23 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.23 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 42,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,114.00/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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