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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 268.83 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 268.83 and 148.28 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 268.83 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/268.83 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 268.83 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 39,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860.77/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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