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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 291.86 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 291.86 and 151.48 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 291.86 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/291.86 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 291.86 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 44,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210.95/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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