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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 264.03 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 264.03 and 149.94 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 264.03 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/264.03 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 264.03 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 39,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,588.66/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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