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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 282.77 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 282.77 and 149.72 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 282.77 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/282.77 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 282.77 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 42,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.72/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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