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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 263.49 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 263.49 and 149.68 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 263.49 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/263.49 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 263.49 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 39,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,437.78/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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