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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 275.94 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 275.94 and 147.68 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 275.94 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/275.94 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 275.94 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 40,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750.08/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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