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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.34 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.34 and 149.34 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.34 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.34 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.34 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 41,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567.30/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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