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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 276.73 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 276.73 and 163.84 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 276.73 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/276.73 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 276.73 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 45,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337.24/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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