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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.31 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.31 and 145.62 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.31 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.31 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.31 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 43,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003.41/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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