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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.58 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.58 and 145.08 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.58 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.58 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.58 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 42,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.03/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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