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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 276.84 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 276.84 and 159.60 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 276.84 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/276.84 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 276.84 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 44,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183.66/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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