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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 276.54 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 276.54 and 159.26 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 276.54 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/276.54 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 276.54 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 44,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041.76/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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