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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.56 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.56 and 108.41 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.56 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.56 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.56 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 29,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.18/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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