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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 275.28 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 275.28 and 144.33 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 275.28 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/275.28 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 275.28 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 39,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,731.16/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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