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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 266.61 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 266.61 and 149.68 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 266.61 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/266.61 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 266.61 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 39,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906.18/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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