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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 293.46 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 293.46 and 144.25 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 293.46 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/293.46 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 293.46 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 42,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331.61/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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