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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 277.06 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 277.06 and 145.24 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 277.06 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/277.06 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 277.06 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 40,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240.19/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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