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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.54 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.54 and 144.87 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.54 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.54 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.54 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 40,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061.86/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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