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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.86 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.86 and 149.04 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.86 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.86 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.86 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 39,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623.77/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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