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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 277 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 277 and 148.22 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 277 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/277 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 277 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 41,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.56/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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