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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 275.90 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 275.90 and 150.95 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 275.90 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/275.90 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 275.90 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 41,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.97/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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