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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 295.80 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 295.80 and 145.17 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 295.80 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/295.80 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 295.80 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 42,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.29/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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