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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.71 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.71 and 165.51 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.71 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.71 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.71 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 45,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,797.44/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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