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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 275.91 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 275.91 and 144.71 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 275.91 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/275.91 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 275.91 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 39,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.94/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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