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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 276.27 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 276.27 and 159.04 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 276.27 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/276.27 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 276.27 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 43,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.29/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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