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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 267.91 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 267.91 and 145.34 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 267.91 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/267.91 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 267.91 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 38,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938.85/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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