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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 264.56 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 264.56 and 150.30 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 264.56 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/264.56 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 264.56 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 39,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,763.37/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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