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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 276.93 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 276.93 and 142.58 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 276.93 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/276.93 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 276.93 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 39,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483.29/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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