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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.18 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.18 and 145.98 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.18 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.18 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.18 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 39,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294.17/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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