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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276.18 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276.18 and 156.50 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276.18 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276.18 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276.18 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 43,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222.17/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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