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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.66 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.66 and 145.78 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.66 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.66 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.66 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 39,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165.25/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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