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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.27 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.27 and 149.94 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.27 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.27 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.27 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 41,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,873.74/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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