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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 297.51 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 297.51 and 145.64 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 297.51 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/297.51 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 297.51 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 43,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327.87/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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