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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 290.56 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 290.56 and 148.60 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 290.56 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/290.56 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 290.56 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 43,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177.22/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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