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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 292.24 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 292.24 and 149.41 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 292.24 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/292.24 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 292.24 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 43,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664.13/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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