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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 276.78 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 276.78 and 154.23 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 276.78 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/276.78 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 276.78 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 42,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,687.78/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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