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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 276.16 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 276.16 and 147.47 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 276.16 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/276.16 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 276.16 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 40,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725.32/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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