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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 296.97 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 296.97 and 145.23 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 296.97 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/296.97 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 296.97 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 43,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127.29/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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