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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 295.88 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 295.88 and 145.61 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 295.88 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/295.88 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 295.88 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 43,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.64/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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