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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 277.98 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 277.98 and 149.84 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 277.98 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/277.98 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 277.98 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 41,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652.52/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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