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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 267.36 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 267.36 and 144.92 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 267.36 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/267.36 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 267.36 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 38,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744.47/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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