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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 296.94 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 296.94 and 144.93 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 296.94 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/296.94 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 296.94 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 43,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,035.89/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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