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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 278.28 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 278.28 and 149.66 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 278.28 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/278.28 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 278.28 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 41,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.38/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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