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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 276.38 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 276.38 and 145.34 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 276.38 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/276.38 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 276.38 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 40,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169.07/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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