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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 277.07 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 277.07 and 151.94 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 277.07 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/277.07 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 277.07 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 42,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095.87/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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