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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 297.48 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 297.48 and 145.74 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 297.48 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/297.48 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 297.48 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 43,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354.74/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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