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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 275.85 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 275.85 and 141.78 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 275.85 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/275.85 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 275.85 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 39,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110.01/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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