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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.74 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.74 and 145.39 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.74 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.74 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.74 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 44,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162.49/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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