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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 277.02 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 277.02 and 151.52 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 277.02 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/277.02 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 277.02 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 41,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974.07/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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