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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 292.14 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 292.14 and 148.90 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 292.14 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/292.14 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 292.14 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 43,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498.92/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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