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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 279.08 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 279.08 and 149.53 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 279.08 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/279.08 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 279.08 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 41,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,730.83/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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