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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 277.05 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 277.05 and 148.34 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 277.05 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/277.05 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 277.05 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 41,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097.60/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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