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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 276.57 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 276.57 and 154.02 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 276.57 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/276.57 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 276.57 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 42,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597.31/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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