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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 297.73 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 297.73 and 145.68 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 297.73 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/297.73 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 297.73 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 43,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374.05/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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