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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 276.44 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 276.44 and 158.52 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 276.44 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/276.44 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 276.44 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 43,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,820.48/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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