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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.43 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.43 and 144.27 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.43 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.43 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.43 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 39,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880.56/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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