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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 300.80 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 300.80 and 148.93 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 300.80 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/300.80 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 300.80 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 44,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798.14/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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