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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 292.94 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 292.94 and 144.24 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 292.94 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/292.94 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 292.94 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 42,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,253.67/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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