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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.23 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.23 and 155.94 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.23 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.23 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.23 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 43,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075.31/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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