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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.86 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.86 and 149.76 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.86 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.86 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.86 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 42,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,358.95/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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