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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.61 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.61 and 148.07 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.61 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.61 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.61 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 39,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773.08/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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