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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 275.99 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 275.99 and 158.58 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 275.99 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/275.99 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 275.99 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 43,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765.70/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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