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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 277.52 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 277.52 and 151.62 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 277.52 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/277.52 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 277.52 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 42,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077.58/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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