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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 276.64 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 276.64 and 163.90 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 276.64 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/276.64 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 276.64 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 45,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341.30/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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