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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 263.88 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 263.88 and 149.80 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 263.88 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/263.88 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 263.88 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 39,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.22/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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