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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.38 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.38 and 145.55 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.38 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.38 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.38 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 43,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282.93/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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