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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 266.49 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 266.49 and 149.50 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 266.49 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/266.49 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 266.49 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 39,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840.26/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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