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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 277.43 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 277.43 and 159.65 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 277.43 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/277.43 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 277.43 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 44,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292.79/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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