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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.40 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.40 and 145.94 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.40 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.40 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.40 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 38,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,877.08/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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