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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 276.72 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 276.72 and 145.19 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 276.72 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/276.72 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 276.72 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 40,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176.98/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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