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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 275.94 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 275.94 and 141.26 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 275.94 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/275.94 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 275.94 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 38,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.20/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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