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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 299.91 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 299.91 and 145.76 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 299.91 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/299.91 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 299.91 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 43,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.88/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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