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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 264.48 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 264.48 and 148.32 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 264.48 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/264.48 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 264.48 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 39,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227.67/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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