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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.80 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.80 and 145.30 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.80 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.80 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.80 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 40,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219.04/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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