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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 266.25 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 266.25 and 151.18 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 266.25 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/266.25 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 266.25 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 40,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251.68/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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