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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 290.94 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 290.94 and 145.24 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 290.94 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/290.94 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 290.94 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 42,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256.13/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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