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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 276.18 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 276.18 and 141.76 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 276.18 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/276.18 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 276.18 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 39,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151.28/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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