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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 288.10 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 288.10 and 148.74 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 288.10 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/288.10 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 288.10 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 42,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,853.26/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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