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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.96 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.96 and 165.36 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.96 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.96 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.96 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 45,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798.11/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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