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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 267.45 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 267.45 and 145.06 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 267.45 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/267.45 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 267.45 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 38,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796.30/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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