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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 293.97 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 293.97 and 144.22 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 293.97 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/293.97 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 293.97 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 42,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.35/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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