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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 277.05 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 277.05 and 154.25 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 277.05 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/277.05 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 277.05 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 42,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,734.96/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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