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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.40 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.40 and 159.36 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.40 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.40 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.40 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 44,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205.67/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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