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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 276.76 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 276.76 and 154.22 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 276.76 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/276.76 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 276.76 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 42,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679.77/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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