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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276.03 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276.03 and 144.92 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276.03 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276.03 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276.03 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 40,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,002.27/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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