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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 266.58 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 266.58 and 148.97 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 266.58 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/266.58 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 266.58 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 39,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.34/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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