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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.60 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.60 and 151.44 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.60 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.60 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.60 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 41,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,888.30/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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