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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 282.12 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 282.12 and 149.38 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 282.12 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/282.12 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 282.12 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 42,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.09/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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