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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 276.08 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 276.08 and 156.56 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 276.08 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/276.08 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 276.08 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 43,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.08/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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