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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 288.53 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 288.53 and 145.22 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 288.53 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/288.53 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 288.53 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 41,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900.33/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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