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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 297.08 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 297.08 and 145.45 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 297.08 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/297.08 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 297.08 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 43,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,209.36/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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