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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 299.76 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 299.76 and 148.87 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 299.76 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/299.76 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 299.76 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 44,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625.27/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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