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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.20 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.20 and 157.32 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.20 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.20 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.20 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 43,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609.10/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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