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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.12 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.12 and 163.56 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.12 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.12 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.12 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 45,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162.19/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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