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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.65 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.65 and 148.32 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.65 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.65 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.65 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 43,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850.81/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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