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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 276.89 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 276.89 and 141.57 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 276.89 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/276.89 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 276.89 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 39,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.49/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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