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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 268.57 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 268.57 and 148.01 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 268.57 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/268.57 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 268.57 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 39,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.05/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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