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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.00, 291.26 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.00, 291.26 and 147.08 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.00 : 291.26 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.00/291.26 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.00x = 291.26 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.00x = 42,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.62/194.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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