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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.84 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.84 and 145.50 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.84 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.84 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.84 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 40,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280.22/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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