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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 276.48 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 276.48 and 151.02 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 276.48 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/276.48 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 276.48 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 41,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754.01/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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