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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.26 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.26 and 151.57 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.26 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.26 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.26 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 42,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.30/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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