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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.63 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.63 and 145.27 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.63 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.63 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.63 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 42,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800.90/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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