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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 276.93 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 276.93 and 151.80 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 276.93 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/276.93 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 276.93 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 42,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.97/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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