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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 264.56 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 264.56 and 148.28 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 264.56 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/264.56 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 264.56 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 39,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,228.96/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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