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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 300.02 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 300.02 and 145.47 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 300.02 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/300.02 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 300.02 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 43,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,643.18/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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