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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 263.86 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 263.86 and 149.58 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 263.86 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/263.86 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 263.86 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 39,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467.80/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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