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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276 and 156.32 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 43,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.32/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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