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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.80 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.80 and 159.47 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.80 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.80 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.80 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 44,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139.91/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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