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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.64 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.64 and 150.85 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.64 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.64 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.64 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 41,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731.14/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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