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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.22 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.22 and 145.73 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.22 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.22 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.22 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 40,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,400.33/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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