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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.13 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.13 and 145.03 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.13 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.13 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.13 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 40,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047.13/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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