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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 275.94 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 275.94 and 151.12 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 275.94 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/275.94 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 275.94 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 41,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.05/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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