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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 282.90 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 282.90 and 148.06 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 282.90 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/282.90 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 282.90 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 41,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.17/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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