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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.28 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.28 and 144.40 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.28 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.28 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.28 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 42,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349.63/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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