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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 276.84 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 276.84 and 159.29 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 276.84 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/276.84 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 276.84 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 44,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095.66/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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