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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.55 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.55 and 151.23 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.55 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.55 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.55 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 41,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.66/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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