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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.57 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.57 and 146.45 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.57 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.57 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.57 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 42,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.43/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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