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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.66 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.66 and 144.86 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.66 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.66 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.66 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 42,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683.54/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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