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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 268.38 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 268.38 and 145.41 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 268.38 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/268.38 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 268.38 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 39,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025.14/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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