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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 268.59 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 268.59 and 148.12 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 268.59 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/268.59 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 268.59 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 39,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.95/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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