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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.50 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.50 and 151.37 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.50 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.50 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.50 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 41,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853.81/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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