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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.80 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.80 and 145.56 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.80 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.80 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.80 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 43,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056.65/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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