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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 268.25 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 268.25 and 145.40 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 268.25 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/268.25 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 268.25 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 39,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001.48/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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