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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 299.73 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 299.73 and 142.58 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 299.73 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/299.73 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 299.73 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 42,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.50/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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