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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 297.20 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 297.20 and 145.58 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 297.20 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/297.20 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 297.20 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 43,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,264.16/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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