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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.20 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.20 and 151.20 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.20 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.20 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.20 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 41,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761.44/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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