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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.30 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.30 and 141.10 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.30 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.30 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.30 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 38,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985.93/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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