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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.42 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.42 and 148.03 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.42 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.42 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.42 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 40,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,918.45/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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