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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.38 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.38 and 163.51 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.38 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.38 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.38 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 45,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.61/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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