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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 277.43 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 277.43 and 151.60 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 277.43 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/277.43 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 277.43 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 42,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058.39/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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