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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 266.52 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 266.52 and 149.50 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 266.52 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/266.52 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 266.52 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 39,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844.74/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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