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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 276.72 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 276.72 and 159.15 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 276.72 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/276.72 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 276.72 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 44,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039.99/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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