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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.44 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.44 and 157.45 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.44 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.44 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.44 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 43,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681.64/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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