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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 276.88 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 276.88 and 149.04 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 276.88 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/276.88 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 276.88 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 41,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,266.20/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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