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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 268.44 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 268.44 and 145.30 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 268.44 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/268.44 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 268.44 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 39,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003.20/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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