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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 276.99 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 276.99 and 148.41 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 276.99 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/276.99 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 276.99 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 41,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108.09/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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