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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 283.92 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 283.92 and 148.87 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 283.92 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/283.92 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 283.92 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 42,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267.17/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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