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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.61 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.61 and 151.05 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.61 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.61 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.61 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 40,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119.64/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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