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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.24 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.24 and 200.16 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.24 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.24 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.24 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 55,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292.20/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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