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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 301.08 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 301.08 and 148.60 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 301.08 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/301.08 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 301.08 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 44,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,740.49/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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