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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 275.94 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 275.94 and 144.69 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 275.94 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/275.94 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 275.94 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 39,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.76/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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