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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.38 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.38 and 156.42 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.38 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.38 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.38 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 43,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231.36/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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