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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 277.08 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 277.08 and 151.35 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 277.08 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/277.08 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 277.08 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 41,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,936.06/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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