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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.16 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.16 and 151.70 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.16 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.16 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.16 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 45,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534.27/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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