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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.01 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.01 and 157.21 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.01 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.01 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.01 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 43,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547.96/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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