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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 297.05 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 297.05 and 145.34 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 297.05 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/297.05 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 297.05 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 43,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.42/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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