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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 275.51 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 275.51 and 164.99 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 275.51 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/275.51 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 275.51 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 45,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454.19/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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