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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.76 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.76 and 145.52 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.76 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.76 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.76 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 44,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785.24/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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