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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.70 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.70 and 149.05 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.70 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.70 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.70 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 43,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626.19/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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