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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 277.01 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 277.01 and 145.38 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 277.01 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/277.01 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 277.01 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 40,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,271.71/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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