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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 296.93 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 296.93 and 145.67 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 296.93 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/296.93 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 296.93 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 43,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.58/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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