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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.36 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.36 and 151.09 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.36 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.36 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.36 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 41,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754.54/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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