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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 268.21 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 268.21 and 145.13 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 268.21 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/268.21 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 268.21 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 38,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.32/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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