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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 297.46 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 297.46 and 145.69 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 297.46 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/297.46 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 297.46 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 43,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,335.46/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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