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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.12 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.12 and 147.72 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.12 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.12 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.12 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 40,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,788.45/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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