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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 300.87 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 300.87 and 148.95 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 300.87 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/300.87 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 300.87 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 44,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.59/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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