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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.09 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.09 and 145.70 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.09 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.09 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.09 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 42,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.00/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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