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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.32 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.32 and 147.68 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.32 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.32 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.32 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 40,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806.94/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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