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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.39 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.39 and 145.19 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.39 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.39 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.39 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 40,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127.68/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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