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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 293.79 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 293.79 and 144.56 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 293.79 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/293.79 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 293.79 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 42,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,470.28/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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