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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.67 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.67 and 151.42 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.67 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.67 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.67 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 41,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.37/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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