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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 267.89 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 267.89 and 145.32 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 267.89 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/267.89 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 267.89 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 38,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,929.05/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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