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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.09 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.09 and 151.93 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.09 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.09 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.09 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 42,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.28/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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