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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 300.01 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 300.01 and 148.41 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 300.01 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/300.01 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 300.01 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 44,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524.48/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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