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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 265.95 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 265.95 and 149.24 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 265.95 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/265.95 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 265.95 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 39,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691.04/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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