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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.16 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.16 and 144.28 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.16 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.16 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.16 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 42,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297.12/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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