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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.30 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.30 and 145.59 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.30 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.30 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.30 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 43,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283.91/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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