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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.64 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.64 and 146.14 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.64 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.64 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.64 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 42,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,766.41/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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