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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 300.09 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 300.09 and 145.94 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 300.09 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/300.09 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 300.09 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 43,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793.63/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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