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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.55 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.55 and 149.54 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.55 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.55 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.55 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 39,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859.89/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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