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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 291.34 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 291.34 and 148.57 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 291.34 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/291.34 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 291.34 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 43,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284.38/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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