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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.22 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.22 and 157.25 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.22 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.22 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.22 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 43,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593.93/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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