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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 283.11 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 283.11 and 148.74 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 283.11 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/283.11 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 283.11 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 42,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109.78/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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