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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 211.66 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 211.66 and 144.47 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 211.66 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/211.66 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 211.66 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 30,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577.46/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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