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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 276.10 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 276.10 and 144.96 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 276.10 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/276.10 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 276.10 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 40,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,023.46/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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