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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 276.91 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 276.91 and 163.87 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 276.91 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/276.91 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 276.91 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 45,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.14/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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