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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 282.83 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 282.83 and 149.62 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 282.83 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/282.83 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 282.83 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 42,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.02/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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