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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 291.68 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 291.68 and 148.68 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 291.68 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/291.68 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 291.68 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 43,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,366.98/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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