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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 277.20 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 277.20 and 151.53 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 277.20 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/277.20 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 277.20 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 42,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.12/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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