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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 292.04 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 292.04 and 149.01 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 292.04 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/292.04 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 292.04 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 43,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516.14/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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