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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.77 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.77 and 145.73 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 297.77 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/297.77 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 297.77 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 43,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394.04/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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