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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.62 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.62 and 145.10 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.62 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.62 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.62 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 40,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,137.53/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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