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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 276.18 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 276.18 and 141.18 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 276.18 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/276.18 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 276.18 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 38,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.09/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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