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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.82 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.82 and 148.18 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.82 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.82 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.82 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 41,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018.45/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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