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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.25 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.25 and 149.43 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.25 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.25 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.25 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 42,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.62/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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