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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.09, 266.58 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.09, 266.58 and 149.53 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.09 : 266.58 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.09/266.58 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.09x = 266.58 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.09x = 39,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.71/193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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