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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.06 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.06 and 148.41 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.06 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.06 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.06 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 43,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196.21/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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