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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 300.41 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 300.41 and 148.69 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 300.41 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/300.41 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 300.41 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 44,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.46/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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