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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.84 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.84 and 145.13 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.84 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.84 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.84 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 43,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081.49/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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