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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 268.65 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 268.65 and 145.75 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 268.65 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/268.65 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 268.65 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 39,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,155.07/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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