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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 277.27 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 277.27 and 145.61 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 277.27 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/277.27 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 277.27 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 40,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,373.25/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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