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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 276.62 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 276.62 and 151.65 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 276.62 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/276.62 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 276.62 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 41,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.66/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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