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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 296.01 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 296.01 and 145.89 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 296.01 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/296.01 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 296.01 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 43,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.90/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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