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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 276.80 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 276.80 and 164.08 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 276.80 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/276.80 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 276.80 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 45,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417.34/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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