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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.95 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.95 and 141.93 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.95 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.95 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.95 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 39,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307.51/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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