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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 275.70 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 275.70 and 144.69 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 275.70 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/275.70 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 275.70 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 39,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,891.03/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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