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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 296.80 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 296.80 and 145.24 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 296.80 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/296.80 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 296.80 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 43,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107.23/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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