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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 276.31 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 276.31 and 141.81 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 276.31 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/276.31 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 276.31 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 39,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.52/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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