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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 265.71 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 265.71 and 151.50 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 265.71 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/265.71 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 265.71 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 40,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255.07/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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