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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 300.68 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 300.68 and 151.69 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 300.68 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/300.68 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 300.68 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 45,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610.48/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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