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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 297.11 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 297.11 and 145.43 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 297.11 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/297.11 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 297.11 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 43,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.98/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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