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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 275.98 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 275.98 and 141.91 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 275.98 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/275.98 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 275.98 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 39,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,164.32/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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