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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 289.98 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 289.98 and 148.22 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 289.98 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/289.98 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 289.98 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 42,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980.84/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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