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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.38 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.38 and 156.93 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.38 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.38 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.38 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 43,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,372.31/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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