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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.96 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.96 and 154.15 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.96 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.96 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.96 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 42,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693.38/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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