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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 265.88 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 265.88 and 149.07 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 265.88 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/265.88 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 265.88 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 39,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633.99/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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