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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 265 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 265 and 145.16 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 265 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/265 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 265 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 38,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,467.40/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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