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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 278.58 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 278.58 and 149.52 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 278.58 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/278.58 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 278.58 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 41,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653.28/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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