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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.69 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.69 and 108.50 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.69 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.69 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.69 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 30,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.87/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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