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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 268.70 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 268.70 and 145.72 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 268.70 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/268.70 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 268.70 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 39,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156.76/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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