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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 291.60 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 291.60 and 146.07 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 291.60 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/291.60 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 291.60 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 42,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.01/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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