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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 286.34 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 286.34 and 149.49 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 286.34 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/286.34 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 286.34 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 42,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.22/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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