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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 276.47 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 276.47 and 151.14 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 276.47 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/276.47 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 276.47 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 41,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.68/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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