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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.32 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.32 and 151.34 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.32 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.32 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.32 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 41,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.27/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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