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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 277.07 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 277.07 and 150.74 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 277.07 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/277.07 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 277.07 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 41,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763.39/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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