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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.14 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.14 and 144.90 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.14 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.14 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.14 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 40,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012.69/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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