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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.84 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.84 and 145.30 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.84 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.84 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.84 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 40,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224.13/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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