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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 301.16 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 301.16 and 145.81 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 301.16 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/301.16 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 301.16 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 43,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,912.14/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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