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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 276.24 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 276.24 and 145.09 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 276.24 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/276.24 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 276.24 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 40,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.66/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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