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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.92 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.92 and 148.24 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.92 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.92 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.92 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 39,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864.70/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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