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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 277.00 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 277.00 and 161.26 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 277.00 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/277.00 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 277.00 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 44,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,668.83/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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