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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 284.00 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 284.00 and 148.79 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 284.00 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/284.00 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 284.00 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 42,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254.20/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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