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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 392.88 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 392.88 and 148 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 392.88 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/392.88 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 392.88 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 58,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146.24/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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