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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 294.08 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 294.08 and 144.68 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 294.08 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/294.08 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 294.08 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 42,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547.49/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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