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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 300.96 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 300.96 and 142.93 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 300.96 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/300.96 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 300.96 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 43,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016.21/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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