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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.21 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.21 and 148.04 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.21 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.21 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.21 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 42,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,370.53/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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