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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276 and 142.08 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 39,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214.08/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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