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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 259.41 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 259.41 and 144.52 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 259.41 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/259.41 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 259.41 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 37,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489.93/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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