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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.51 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.51 and 145.58 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.51 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.51 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.51 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 43,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.51/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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