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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 290.78 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 290.78 and 148.19 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 290.78 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/290.78 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 290.78 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 43,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,089.95/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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