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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.40 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.40 and 151.84 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.40 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.40 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.40 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 42,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.66/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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