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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.19 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.19 and 154.21 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.19 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.19 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.19 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 42,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745.08/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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