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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.11 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.11 and 147.81 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.11 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.11 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.11 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 40,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810.04/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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