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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 294.29 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 294.29 and 144.57 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 294.29 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/294.29 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 294.29 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 42,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545.51/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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