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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.78 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.78 and 148.61 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.78 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.78 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.78 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 42,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764.80/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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