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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.97 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.97 and 149.86 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.97 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.97 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.97 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 45,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103.36/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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