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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.03 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.03 and 148.62 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.03 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.03 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.03 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 43,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252.88/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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