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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 279.14 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 279.14 and 150.05 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 279.14 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/279.14 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 279.14 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 41,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882.81/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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