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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 277.19 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 277.19 and 164.01 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 277.19 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/277.19 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 277.19 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 45,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.93/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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