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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 266.64 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 266.64 and 149.85 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 266.64 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/266.64 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 266.64 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 39,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956.00/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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