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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 277.17 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 277.17 and 151.37 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 277.17 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/277.17 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 277.17 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 41,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.22/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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