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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 267.86 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 267.86 and 149.88 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 267.86 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/267.86 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 267.86 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 40,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146.11/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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