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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 265.92 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 265.92 and 149.16 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 265.92 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/265.92 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 265.92 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 39,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.63/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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