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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.17 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.17 and 149.09 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.17 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.17 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.17 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 44,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,751.22/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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