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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 300.91 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 300.91 and 149.01 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 300.91 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/300.91 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 300.91 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 44,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838.60/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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