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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.49, 295.55 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.49, 295.55 and 145.37 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.49 : 295.55 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.49/295.55 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.49x = 295.55 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.49x = 42,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,963.38/214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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