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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.84 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.84 and 151.78 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.84 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.84 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.84 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 42,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.78/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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