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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 265.92 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 265.92 and 149.12 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 265.92 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/265.92 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 265.92 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 39,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.99/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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