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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 292.75 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 292.75 and 144.27 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 292.75 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/292.75 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 292.75 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 42,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234.68/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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