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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 264.20 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 264.20 and 148.15 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 264.20 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/264.20 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 264.20 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 39,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.49/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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