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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.38 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.38 and 165.47 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.38 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.38 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.38 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 45,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732.60/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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