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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.36 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.36 and 147.85 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.36 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.36 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.36 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 40,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,857.70/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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