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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.20 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.20 and 144.96 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.20 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.20 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.20 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 42,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647.23/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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