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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 266.98 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 266.98 and 149.72 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 266.98 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/266.98 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 266.98 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 39,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.25/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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