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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 277.03 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 277.03 and 156.47 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 277.03 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/277.03 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 277.03 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 43,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346.73/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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