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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 268.38 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 268.38 and 145.08 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 268.38 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/268.38 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 268.38 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 38,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936.57/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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