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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.52 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.52 and 148.62 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.52 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.52 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.52 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 42,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136.74/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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