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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.89 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.89 and 148.66 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.89 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.89 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.89 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 42,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.09/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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