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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 293.58 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 293.58 and 145.02 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 293.58 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/293.58 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 293.58 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 42,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574.97/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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