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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.80 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.80 and 144.94 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.80 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.80 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.80 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 38,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959.87/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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