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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.69 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.69 and 145.08 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.69 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.69 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.69 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 44,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784.56/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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