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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.52 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.52 and 146.16 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.52 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.52 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.52 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 42,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.40/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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