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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.51 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.51 and 148.71 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.51 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.51 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.51 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 43,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350.45/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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