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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.21 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.21 and 147.54 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.21 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.21 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.21 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 40,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752.02/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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