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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.33 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.33 and 145.31 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.33 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.33 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.33 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 40,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153.51/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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