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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 290.76 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 290.76 and 145.84 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 290.76 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/290.76 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 290.76 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 42,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.44/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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