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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 293.22 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 293.22 and 144.73 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 293.22 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/293.22 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 293.22 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 42,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.10/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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