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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 299.54 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 299.54 and 148.99 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 299.54 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/299.54 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 299.54 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 44,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,628.09/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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