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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.29 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.29 and 148.10 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.29 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.29 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.29 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 42,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991.95/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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