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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.27 and 141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.27 and 141.99 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.27 = 141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.27 = 141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.27 × 141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 39,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,369.21/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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