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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.80 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.80 and 146.35 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.80 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.80 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.80 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 42,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558.58/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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