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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.19 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.19 and 148.58 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.19 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.19 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.19 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 43,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265.01/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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