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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 288.18 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 288.18 and 148.68 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 288.18 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/288.18 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 288.18 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 42,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.60/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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