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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.42 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.42 and 152.52 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.42 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.42 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.42 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 45,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820.06/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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