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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.16 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.16 and 151.61 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.16 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.16 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.16 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 42,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.08/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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