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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 275.58 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 275.58 and 150.90 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 275.58 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/275.58 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 275.58 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 41,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585.02/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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