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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 276.93 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 276.93 and 159.42 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 276.93 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/276.93 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 276.93 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 44,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.18/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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