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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 299.88 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 299.88 and 145.98 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 299.88 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/299.88 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 299.88 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 43,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776.48/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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