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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.76 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.76 and 148.26 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.76 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.76 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.76 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 41,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032.44/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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