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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.67 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.67 and 148.78 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.67 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.67 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.67 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 44,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584.90/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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