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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 295.43 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 295.43 and 145.55 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 295.43 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/295.43 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 295.43 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 42,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,997.63/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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