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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 283.04 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 283.04 and 149.78 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 283.04 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/283.04 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 283.04 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 42,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393.73/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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