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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 276.02 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 276.02 and 150.96 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 276.02 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/276.02 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 276.02 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 41,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.98/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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