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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300.39 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300.39 and 148.66 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300.39 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300.39 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300.39 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 44,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,655.23/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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