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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.72 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.72 and 148.72 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.72 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.72 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.72 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 41,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153.80/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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