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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 277.20 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 277.20 and 148.31 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 277.20 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/277.20 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 277.20 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 41,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110.15/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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