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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 300.71 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 300.71 and 142.97 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 300.71 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/300.71 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 300.71 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 42,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991.36/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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