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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 291.03 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 291.03 and 146.05 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 291.03 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/291.03 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 291.03 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 42,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,504.93/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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