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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.57, 282.38 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.57, 282.38 and 149.59 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.57 : 282.38 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.57/282.38 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.57x = 282.38 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.57x = 42,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241.22/204.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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