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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 291.60 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 291.60 and 148.60 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 291.60 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/291.60 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 291.60 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 43,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331.76/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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