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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.64 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.64 and 142.32 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.64 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.64 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.64 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 39,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371.40/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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