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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.13 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.13 and 144.83 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.13 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.13 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.13 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 43,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466.97/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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