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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 276.78 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 276.78 and 154 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 276.78 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/276.78 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 276.78 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 42,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624.12/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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