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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283.66 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283.66 and 148.58 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283.66 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283.66 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283.66 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 42,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,146.54/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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