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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 294.96 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 294.96 and 148.68 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 294.96 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/294.96 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 294.96 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 43,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854.65/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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