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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 277.06 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 277.06 and 156.98 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 277.06 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/277.06 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 277.06 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 43,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493.18/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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