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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.33, 276.50 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.33, 276.50 and 144.97 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.33 : 276.50 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.33/276.50 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.33x = 276.50 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.33x = 40,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083.06/200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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