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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 299.96 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 299.96 and 151.56 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 299.96 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/299.96 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 299.96 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 45,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.94/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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