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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 292.61 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 292.61 and 147.02 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 292.61 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/292.61 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 292.61 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 43,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018.43/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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