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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.93, 299.73 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.93, 299.73 and 144.94 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.93 : 299.73 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.93/299.73 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.93x = 299.73 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.93x = 43,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442.87/199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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