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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.15 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.15 and 148.01 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.15 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.15 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.15 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 41,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759.61/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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