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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 206 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 206 and 149.44 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 206 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/206 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 206 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 30,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.64/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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