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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.54, 275.32 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.54, 275.32 and 144.36 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.54 : 275.32 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.54/275.32 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.54x = 275.32 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.54x = 39,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.20/199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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