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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.49 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.49 and 142.65 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.49 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.49 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.49 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 42,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.90/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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