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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.16 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.16 and 149.28 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.16 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.16 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.16 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 30,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775.56/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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