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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 293.13 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 293.13 and 144.27 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 293.13 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/293.13 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 293.13 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 42,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289.87/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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