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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 296.93 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 296.93 and 145.23 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 296.93 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/296.93 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 296.93 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 43,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123.14/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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