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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 277.09 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 277.09 and 159.40 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 277.09 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/277.09 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 277.09 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 44,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168.09/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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