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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 276.28 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 276.28 and 156.66 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 276.28 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/276.28 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 276.28 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 43,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282.02/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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