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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 293.76 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 293.76 and 144.54 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 293.76 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/293.76 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 293.76 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 42,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460.07/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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