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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.37 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.37 and 144.74 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.37 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.37 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.37 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 40,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001.79/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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