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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 297.06 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 297.06 and 145.23 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 297.06 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/297.06 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 297.06 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 43,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142.02/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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