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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 266.02 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 266.02 and 151.36 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 266.02 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/266.02 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 266.02 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 40,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263.74/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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