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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.77 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.77 and 149.67 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.77 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.77 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.77 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 42,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.19/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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