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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.69 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.69 and 141.54 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.69 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.69 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.69 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 39,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.70/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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