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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.60 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.60 and 151.24 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.60 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.60 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.60 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 41,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832.98/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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