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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.38, 295.75 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.38, 295.75 and 145.95 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.38 : 295.75 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.38/295.75 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.38x = 295.75 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.38x = 43,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164.71/197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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