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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 275.28 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 275.28 and 144.16 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 275.28 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/275.28 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 275.28 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 39,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684.36/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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