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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 297.80 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 297.80 and 145.83 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 297.80 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/297.80 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 297.80 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 43,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427.44/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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