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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 300.18 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 300.18 and 148.78 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 300.18 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/300.18 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 300.18 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 44,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,660.78/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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