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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.33, 276.29 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.33, 276.29 and 147.84 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.33 : 276.29 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.33/276.29 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.33x = 276.29 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.33x = 40,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845.97/200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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