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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.56 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.56 and 148.04 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.56 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.56 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.56 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 40,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,941.94/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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