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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 277 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 277 and 163.94 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 277 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/277 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 277 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 45,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.38/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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