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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 266.09 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 266.09 and 149.31 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 266.09 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/266.09 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 266.09 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 39,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729.15/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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