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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 291.87 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 291.87 and 148.93 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 291.87 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/291.87 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 291.87 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 43,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,467.47/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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