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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 293.49 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 293.49 and 144.11 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 293.49 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/293.49 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 293.49 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 42,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,295.58/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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