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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 300.80 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 300.80 and 145.87 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 300.80 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/300.80 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 300.80 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 43,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877.31/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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