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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 277.68 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 277.68 and 149.44 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 277.68 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/277.68 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 277.68 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 41,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.50/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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