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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 276.99 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 276.99 and 151.01 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 276.99 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/276.99 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 276.99 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 41,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826.87/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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