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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 277.08 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 277.08 and 151.61 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 277.08 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/277.08 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 277.08 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 42,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006.71/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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