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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277 and 142.56 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 39,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,489.12/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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