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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 268.38 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 268.38 and 145.73 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 268.38 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/268.38 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 268.38 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 39,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109.68/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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