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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.78 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.78 and 156.82 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.78 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.78 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.78 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 43,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404.64/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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