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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 276.99 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 276.99 and 151.50 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 276.99 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/276.99 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 276.99 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 41,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.99/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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