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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.22 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.22 and 148.50 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.22 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.22 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.22 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 43,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245.80/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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