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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 300.16 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 300.16 and 144.84 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 300.16 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/300.16 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 300.16 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 43,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474.81/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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