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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.39 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.39 and 149.51 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.39 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.39 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.39 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 39,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976.14/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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