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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 276.02 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 276.02 and 158.65 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 276.02 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/276.02 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 276.02 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 43,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,789.78/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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