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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 294.66 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 294.66 and 145.32 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 294.66 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/294.66 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 294.66 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 42,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819.99/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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