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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.38 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.38 and 161.60 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.38 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.38 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.38 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 44,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663.01/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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