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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.84 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.84 and 154.02 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.84 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.84 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.84 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 42,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638.90/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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