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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.19 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.19 and 145.41 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.19 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.19 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.19 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 43,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505.22/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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