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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.62 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.62 and 145.13 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.62 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.62 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.62 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 40,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143.75/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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