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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 290.58 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 290.58 and 148.68 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 290.58 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/290.58 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 290.58 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 43,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203.43/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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