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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.41 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.41 and 145.23 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.41 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.41 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.41 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 40,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142.30/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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