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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.25, 278.12 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.25, 278.12 and 149 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.25 : 278.12 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.25/278.12 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.25x = 278.12 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.25x = 41,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439.14/201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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