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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.50 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.50 and 163.92 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.50 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.50 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.50 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 45,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,323.06/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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