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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.37 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.37 and 149.65 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.37 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.37 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.37 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 45,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100.02/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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