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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.13 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.13 and 145.17 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.13 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.13 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.13 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 42,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,843.30/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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