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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 276.93 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 276.93 and 151.61 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 276.93 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/276.93 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 276.93 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 41,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,985.36/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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