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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 266.12 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 266.12 and 149.04 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 266.12 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/266.12 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 266.12 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 39,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.52/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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