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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 275.79 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 275.79 and 144.76 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 275.79 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/275.79 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 275.79 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 39,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,923.36/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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