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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 295.07 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 295.07 and 145.10 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 295.07 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/295.07 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 295.07 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 42,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812.46/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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