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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 275.40 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 275.40 and 144.48 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 275.40 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/275.40 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 275.40 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 39,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789.79/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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