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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 266.13 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 266.13 and 151.43 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 266.13 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/266.13 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 266.13 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 40,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298.74/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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