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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291.08 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291.08 and 145.68 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291.08 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291.08 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291.08 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 42,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.53/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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