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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 290.70 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 290.70 and 145.80 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 290.70 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/290.70 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 290.70 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 42,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384.06/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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