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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.48 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.48 and 144.35 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.48 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.48 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.48 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 42,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.72/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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