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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.20 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.20 and 147.87 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.20 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.20 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.20 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 40,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,839.57/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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