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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 294.84 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 294.84 and 145.54 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 294.84 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/294.84 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 294.84 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 42,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911.01/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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