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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 265.22 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 265.22 and 145.26 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 265.22 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/265.22 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 265.22 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 38,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.13/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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