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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 282.04 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 282.04 and 149.39 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 282.04 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/282.04 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 282.04 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 42,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132.17/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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