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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 276.14 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 276.14 and 156.26 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 276.14 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/276.14 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 276.14 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 43,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.72/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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