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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297 and 145.32 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 43,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.04/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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