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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.00, 265.34 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.00, 265.34 and 145.34 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.00 : 265.34 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.00/265.34 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.00x = 265.34 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.00x = 38,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,566.04/192.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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