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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 294.91 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 294.91 and 145.40 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 294.91 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/294.91 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 294.91 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 42,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878.08/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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