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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.38 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.38 and 145.48 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.38 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.38 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.38 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 40,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353.24/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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