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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 277.36 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 277.36 and 151.49 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 277.36 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/277.36 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 277.36 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 42,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017.58/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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