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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 300.48 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 300.48 and 152.56 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 300.48 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/300.48 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 300.48 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 45,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,841.23/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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