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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 267.90 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 267.90 and 150.50 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 267.90 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/267.90 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 267.90 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 40,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318.95/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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