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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 279.10 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 279.10 and 149.68 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 279.10 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/279.10 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 279.10 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 41,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,775.69/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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