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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.32 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.32 and 163.37 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.32 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.32 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.32 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 45,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141.58/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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