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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 266.88 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 266.88 and 149.56 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 266.88 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/266.88 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 266.88 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 39,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,914.57/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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