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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 297.21 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 297.21 and 145.46 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 297.21 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/297.21 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 297.21 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 43,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232.17/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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