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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 275.79 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 275.79 and 148.18 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 275.79 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/275.79 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 275.79 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 40,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.56/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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