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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 276.23 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 276.23 and 147.80 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 276.23 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/276.23 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 276.23 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 40,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826.79/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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