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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.35 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.35 and 163.15 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.35 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.35 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.35 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 45,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,085.00/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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