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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.09 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.09 and 141.18 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.09 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.09 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.09 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 38,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978.39/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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