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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 276.78 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 276.78 and 154.12 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 276.78 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/276.78 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 276.78 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 42,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657.33/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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