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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 265.18 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 265.18 and 145.18 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 265.18 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/265.18 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 265.18 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 38,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500.10/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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