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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.04 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.04 and 163.88 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.04 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.04 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.04 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 45,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401.32/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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