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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 275.92 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 275.92 and 144.86 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 275.92 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/275.92 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 275.92 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 39,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969.77/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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