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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 291.79 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 291.79 and 148.89 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 291.79 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/291.79 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 291.79 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 43,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.61/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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