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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.47 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.47 and 144.87 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.47 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.47 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.47 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 42,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,659.14/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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