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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 282.31 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 282.31 and 149.43 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 282.31 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/282.31 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 282.31 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 42,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185.58/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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