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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 277.14 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 277.14 and 154.18 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 277.14 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/277.14 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 277.14 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 42,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,729.45/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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