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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 268.38 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 268.38 and 145.52 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 268.38 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/268.38 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 268.38 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 39,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054.66/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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