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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 275.81 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 275.81 and 144.54 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 275.81 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/275.81 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 275.81 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 39,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.63/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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