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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 301.03 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 301.03 and 142.02 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 301.03 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/301.03 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 301.03 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 42,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.93/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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