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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 299.97 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 299.97 and 148.68 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 299.97 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/299.97 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 299.97 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 44,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.54/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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