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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.84 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.84 and 148.07 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.84 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.84 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.84 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 40,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,991.70/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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