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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.73 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.73 and 149.27 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.73 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.73 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.73 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 41,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604.63/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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