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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 276.58 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 276.58 and 151.72 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 276.58 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/276.58 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 276.58 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 41,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962.72/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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