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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 264.68 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 264.68 and 148.21 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 264.68 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/264.68 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 264.68 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 39,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,228.22/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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