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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 268.92 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 268.92 and 148.26 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 268.92 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/268.92 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 268.92 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 39,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.08/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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