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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.15 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.15 and 148.59 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.15 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.15 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.15 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 43,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261.98/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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