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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 283.10 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 283.10 and 149.85 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 283.10 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/283.10 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 283.10 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 42,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421.79/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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