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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 276.77 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 276.77 and 151.58 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 276.77 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/276.77 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 276.77 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 41,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952.80/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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