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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.95 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.95 and 149.31 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.95 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.95 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.95 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 44,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934.38/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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