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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 296.66 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 296.66 and 145.22 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 296.66 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/296.66 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 296.66 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 43,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079.84/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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