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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 294.23 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 294.23 and 144.90 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 294.23 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/294.23 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 294.23 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 42,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634.29/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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