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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 291.88 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 291.88 and 148.96 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 291.88 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/291.88 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 291.88 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 43,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478.44/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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