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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 286.67 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 286.67 and 148.01 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 286.67 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/286.67 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 286.67 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 42,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.96/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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