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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 300.46 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 300.46 and 148.72 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 300.46 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/300.46 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 300.46 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 44,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.41/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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