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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 276.92 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 276.92 and 145.56 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 276.92 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/276.92 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 276.92 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 40,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307.75/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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