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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 290.73 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 290.73 and 148.58 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 290.73 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/290.73 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 290.73 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 43,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196.66/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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