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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 276 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 276 and 144.48 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 276 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/276 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 276 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 39,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876.48/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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