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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 297.80 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 297.80 and 200.38 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 297.80 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/297.80 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 297.80 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 59,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,673.16/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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