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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.74 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.74 and 145.52 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.74 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.74 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.74 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 39,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107.04/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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