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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 276.80 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 276.80 and 142.44 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 276.80 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/276.80 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 276.80 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 39,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,427.39/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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