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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 283.56 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 283.56 and 148.01 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 283.56 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/283.56 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 283.56 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 41,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,968.30/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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