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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 265.41 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 265.41 and 149.10 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 265.41 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/265.41 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 265.41 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 39,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,572.63/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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