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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.54 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.54 and 145.71 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.54 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.54 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.54 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 43,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,062.77/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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