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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.79 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.79 and 149.29 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.79 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.79 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.79 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 39,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,679.79/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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