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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 263.69 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 263.69 and 149.77 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 263.69 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/263.69 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 263.69 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 39,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492.76/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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