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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 276.32 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 276.32 and 151.11 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 276.32 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/276.32 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 276.32 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 41,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.33/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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