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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 277.25 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 277.25 and 141.95 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 277.25 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/277.25 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 277.25 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 39,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355.64/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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