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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.57 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.57 and 158.82 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.57 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.57 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.57 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 43,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924.85/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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