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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 294.11 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 294.11 and 148.02 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 294.11 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/294.11 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 294.11 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 43,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.16/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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