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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 275.67 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 275.67 and 144.67 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 275.67 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/275.67 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 275.67 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 39,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880.46/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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