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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 286.92 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 286.92 and 148.68 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 286.92 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/286.92 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 286.92 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 42,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,659.27/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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