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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.31 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.31 and 148.44 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.31 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.31 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.31 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 42,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.30/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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