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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 293.44 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 293.44 and 144.37 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 293.44 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/293.44 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 293.44 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 42,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.93/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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