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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 276.31 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 276.31 and 163.44 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 276.31 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/276.31 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 276.31 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 45,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158.72/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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