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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 276.66 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 276.66 and 145.44 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 276.66 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/276.66 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 276.66 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 40,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237.43/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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