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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.87 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.87 and 141.61 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.87 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.87 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.87 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 39,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,207.56/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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