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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.90 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.90 and 164.14 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.90 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.90 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.90 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 45,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450.37/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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