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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.72 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.72 and 157.16 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.72 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.72 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.72 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 43,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.32/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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