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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 275.03 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 275.03 and 144.19 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 275.03 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/275.03 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 275.03 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 39,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655.85/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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