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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.45 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.45 and 148.80 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.45 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.45 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.45 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 43,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367.76/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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