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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 282.42 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 282.42 and 149.42 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 282.42 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/282.42 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 282.42 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 42,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.78/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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