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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.39 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.39 and 158.67 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.39 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.39 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.39 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 43,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854.80/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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