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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 295.88 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 295.88 and 145.67 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 295.88 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/295.88 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 295.88 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 43,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100.11/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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